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Current: Advanced strengthens TruePartner network with 4S Systems Limited
Advanced strengthens TruePartner network with 4S Systems Limited
by Dean McGlone, Channel Director, Advanced
New reseller channels energy on moving SMEs to the Cloud
4S Systems Limited has announced that it has joined the Advanced partner programme – TruePartner. The appointment underpins its strength in the areas of SME technology and demonstrates its commitment to helping SMEs accelerate their transformation to the Cloud. 4S Systems is renowned for its expertise in offering managed IT services, software, connectivity, Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) and telecoms.
4S Systems is one of many organisations proud to announce its long-term commitment to Advanced by moving onto the TruePartner programme over the last few months.
4S Systems has a track record of providing managed IT solutions, IT support, bespoke software, EPoS and telephony to a wide range of businesses, along with a dedicated support desk ensuring fast response times and a quick fault resolution rate.
4S Systems is in a prime location to offer support services across the South East and London, and bespoke software globally, with its own fully qualified in-house IT technicians, software developers and programmers.
David Crane, Operations Director at 4S Systems, commented: "4S Systems is constantly looking at new technologies and products that keep businesses at the forefront of this ever-changing marketplace. With the increased adoption of Cloud based solutions, we recognise we need to work with a strong and trusted Cloud partner. After looking at many products, the decision to partner with Advanced was an easy one, and is something that I can see will benefit many of our existing and future clients."
The Advanced TruePartner programme is designed to reward resellers for their Cloud-first strategy, ensuring it provides the training, skills transfer and ongoing support with SMEs to drive joint success for its Cloud-based ERP solutions – focusing on Advanced Business Cloud Essentials*.
Dean McGlone, Channel Sales Director at Advanced, welcomes 4S Systems: "We know that there is an incredible opportunity as more and more SMEs look to embrace Cloud technology across their organisation. However, to ensure this is successful, they require support on this journey– from implementation, training and support through to future planning.
"4S Systems has demonstrated its strengths and ambitions in this area. It now has the opportunity to deliver genuine Cloud solutions to its customers, underpinned by an experienced support system that can help this transformation. By joining the TruePartner programme, 4S Systems is enviably positioned to realise the benefits a Cloud subscription service can deliver in terms of recurring revenue, client retention and client acquisition."
Some of the key features that Advanced is providing with its TruePartner programme include:
Close collaboration and support with resellers to develop market and sector insight
Onboarding, training and marketing support for partners
Comprehensive accreditation and generous financial rewards, at every level
Confidence that resellers will be providing SMEs with genuine Cloud solutions
The TruePartner programme is built around five levels of partnership: Reseller, Service, Alliance, Advisor and Software. For more information, visit www.oneadvanced.com/TruePartner.
*Advanced Business Cloud Essentials is a Cloud-based ERP system that delivers a single, fully-integrated platform for businesses to use financials, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), stock control, supplier and logistics management, payroll and dashboard reporting. The platform is delivered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) so it is easily accessible through any web browser and the pricing model allows businesses to scale their usage as required.
TruePartner IT Services Cloud Press
Dean McGlone
Channel Director, Advanced


2006 is the 400th anniversary of the Hamilton and Montgomery Ulster-Scots settlement in Co Down and it is being marked by commemorative events across the county.
The Ulster-Scots Agency's recently launched two new public information leaflets on Hamilton & Montgomery and dedicated a website to raise local awareness of this important period in history.
Scots James Hamilton and Hugh Montgomery received land in counties Down and Antrim as a reward for rescuing local chieftain Con O'Neill. Around 400 years ago they settled over 10,000 Scots in these areas who successfully worked the land and brought with them their language, religious beliefs and customs.
'The Hamilton and Montgomery settlement really is the 'Dawn of The Ulster-Scots,' says Agency Chairman Mark Thompson.
Mr Thompson said that the Agency felt that this important part of the Ulster-Scots story should be explained and has just published two new public information leaflets to distribute to councils and libraries.
'One of the leaflets details the fascinating Hamilton & Montgomery story and the other is a heritage trail which details local places of interest connected with Hamilton and Montgomery across five council areas,' added Mr Thompson.
Local places such as Castleward, Clandeboye Estate, North Down Heritage Centre and the Priory, Newtownards, are all listed among the 36 suites in Ulster, Scotland, London and Holland as having Hamilton & Montgomery connections.
The Agency hopes that the leaflets and the website will help encourage local tourism while explaining the origins of Ulster-Scots.
World champions Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band and Scots folk group 'Beggars Row', headlined a recent festival event in Donaghadee to commemorate the landing of the early settlers.
In terms of Irish history, the period from 1603 – 1610 is perhaps the most influential, as it includes the Union of the Crowns in 1603, the Flight of the Earls in 1607 and the Plantation of (the west of) Ulster in 1610. Many claim that this era has defined Ireland's history right up to the present day. However the story of the Hamilton & Montgomery Settlement of 1606 is largely overlooked.
Most histories of Ireland and Scotland don't mention it at all, and in most histories of Ulster it is only given a few sentences. Yet it was the foundational event of the era, and the single most important event in Ulster-Scots history. Everything that followed was built on the achievements of Hamilton and Montgomery.
Royal-approved settlements in Ireland had been attempted a number of times during the 1500s, and had failed. The same was the case in Scotland. So when James Hamilton and Hugh Montgomery made their proposal for a private, self-financed settlement of Co Antrim and Co Down to the recently-crowned King James I, perhaps the King expected their scheme to fail too.
Yet it was an amazing success and the thousands of settlers they brought over absolutely transformed the region, arguably providing the King with the encouragement to proceed with the Plantation of Virginia at Jamestown in 1607 and the blueprint for the Plantation of (the rest of) Ulster in 1610 and the Plantation of Nova Scotia in 1621.
Hamilton was from Dunlop in Ayrshire, was an academic and had been a founder of Trinity College in Dublin. His new territory included the entire River Bann and the area around Coleraine, as well as a major part of Co Down which took in Bangor, part of Comber, Killyleagh, Dundonald and some of the Ards Peninsula.
Montgomery was the Sixth Laird of Braidstane and had been a mercenary in the wars in Holland. His new territory included Newtownards, Donaghadee, part of Comber, Greyabbey and a large portion of the Ards Peninsula. Hamilton and Montgomery can rightly be called 'The Founding Fathers of the Ulster Scots'.


In previous posts you'll have seen me trying to turn you from the 'dark-side' (re-purposing dense text and marketing-speak heavy, corporate slide decks) to telling stories, using images and, especially, whiteboarding to communicate ideas in presentations and tech demonstrations. BUT slide decks aren't going away anytime soon, and are still the default communication tool for most people in corporate PreSales, Sales Consulting and Sales.
PowerPoint, in the right hands, can be used for 'good', to create some truly astounding and memorable visuals and even 'Oscar'-standard movies and animations. Check-out or follow my good friends at Eyeful Presentations to see what I mean.
The reason for this post, though, is to ask you to download and check out Duarte's latest free PowerPoint template; it's truly brilliant.
I'm a big fan of Nancy Duarte's work. Her book, slide:ology is an absolute must for every PreSales professional's required reading list.
...it practically researches and designs best practice slides itself..
As a complete Google 'fanboy' (G Suite, Pixel & Nexus phones, Chromebooks, Eddystone beacons & Chromecasts), I can't talk about slide presentations without mentioning Google Slides. OK, it isn't anywhere near as functional as PowerPoint, but check out its new 'Explore' functionality...it practically researches and designs best practice slides itself (See the 3 minute video below). As some of my American colleagues might say, 'it's awwwwwesome'.


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From Jacqueline's ED interrogation to Boycott Trend: Top 5 Bollywood contr
Bollywood celebrities are known to get involved in some controversy or another and as mentioned above, this year was no different. As 2022 is coming to an end, we thought of going down memory lane and walking through some of the most talked about controversies of the year.
Film body FWICE condemns Nadav Lapid's controversial remarks on 'The Kashm
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a statement condemning Nadav Lapid's controversial remarks on the film 'The Kashmir Files' at IFFI.
"I found it unethical": Filmmaker Sudipto Sen on Lapid's 'The Kashmir File
"The Kerala Story" filmmaker Sudipto Sen gave his two cents about the controversial statements of fellow juror Nadav Lapid against "The Kashmir Files" and more.
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid apologises for remarks on 'The Kashmir Files
Israeli director and International Film Festival of India (IFFI) jury chair Nadav Lapid, who gained notoriety for calling The Kashmir Files "vulgar propaganda," has issued an apology. Days after making the remark, Nadav said his 'aim was never to insult people or their relatives'.
The 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa conclu
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI/PNN): This year the festival became bigger and better with several new initiatives at IFFI and Film Bazaar both. Organised by NFDC, under the Information and Broadcasting ministry in association with the Government of Goa, the film festival had several bigg
Sheer propaganda to demonise Muslims: Mehbooba Mufti backs Nadav Lapid's r
The PDP chief also accused the Vivek Agnihotri-directed movie of attempting to "widen the gulf between Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims".
Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Nadav Lapid's "The Kashmir Files has fascist fea
Bollywood director Vivek Agnihotri, on Wednesday, reacted on reacted to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Jury Head Nadav Lapid's comment that 'The Kashmir Files' had fascist features.
It is Lapid's own private opinion: Israel Consul Gen on IFFI jury head's r
"Ambassador (Israeli envoy Naor Gilon) made it very clear. We said it in a very clear voice. It's his (Nadav Lapid) own private opinion. We don't accept it, it's not an official view. I think our aim right now is to strengthen the relations more than it is," Shoshani said.
'Creative platform used for political agenda': Pallavi Joshi opens up on r
Taking to her Instagram handle, the actor, who also bank-rolled 'The Tashkent Files', posted, "For decades, the international community remained silent on the sufferings of the Kashmiri Pandit Community. After 3 decades, the Indian film industry finally realised that it needs to tell Indi
'Close your eyes if you can't see truth': Anupam Kher opens up on row over
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) jury head and Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid had called the film 'a propaganda' and 'vulgar' at the festival's closing ceremony on Monday.
"He himself is vulgar and an opportunist": Anupam Kher reacts to IFFI jury
Veteran actor Anupam Kher of the 'The Kashmir Files' fame on Tuesday said it is "shameful" on the part of IFFI (International Film Festival of India) jury head Nadav Lapid to term the film "propaganda, vulgar" at the festival's closing ceremony. Not just this! The veteran star stated that th
"Prove film wrong, I will quit filmmaking," says Vivek Agnihotri on 'The K
Bollywood director Vivek Agnihotri, on Tuesday, reacted to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Jury Head Nadav Lapid's statement calling 'The Kashmir Files' a "propaganda and vulgar" film at the festival's closing ceremony.

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Central Pacolet és una població dels Estats Units a l'estat de Carolina del Sud. Segons el cens del 2000 tenia una població de 267 habitants.

Demografia
Segons el cens del 2000, Central Pacolet tenia 267 habitants, 125 habitatges i 70 famílies. La densitat de població era de 429,5 habitants/km².

Dels 125 habitatges en un 19,2% hi vivien nens de menys de 18 anys, en un 44% hi vivien parelles casades, en un 8,8% dones solteres, i en un 43,2% no eren unitats familiars. En el 41,6% dels habitatges hi vivien persones soles el 21,6% de les quals corresponia a persones de 65 anys o més que vivien soles. El nombre mitjà de persones vivint en cada habitatge era de 2,14 i el nombre mitjà de persones que vivien en cada família era de 2,94.

Per edats la població es repartia de la següent manera: un 21,3% tenia menys de 18 anys, un 6,7% entre 18 i 24, un 24,3% entre 25 i 44, un 25,5% de 45 a 60 i un 22,1% 65 anys o més.

L'edat mediana era de 42 anys. Per cada 100 dones de 18 o més anys hi havia 100 homes.

La renda mediana per habitatge era de 25.625 $ i la renda mediana per família de 36.125 $. Els homes tenien una renda mediana de 29.167 $ mentre que les dones 20.833 $. La renda per capita de la població era d'11.663 $. Entorn del 14,5% de les famílies i el 17,9% de la població estaven per davall del llindar de pobresa.

Poblacions més properes
El següent diagrama mostra les poblacions més properes.

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Entitats de població de Carolina del Sud

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Busy and successful professional services organisation has an opportunity for an Administrator to join a very friendly, and supportive team. The office is based in Clifton with transport links close by.
The salary on offer is circa £17,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus potential annual bonus. You will also get 20 days holiday (which rises after 2 years), pension and other benefits, as well as opportunity for progression.
Working hours are full time, Monday - Friday.
- Cross referencing information received to ensure that referencing period is fully covered.
- Logging detailed notes on the system. Assisting with ensuring files are audit ready.
- Managing high volumes as required.
We are looking for a candidate who has some previous administration experience or can demonstrate very strong attention to detail, you will also need to be very organised and team focused, and enjoy administration and close attention to detail work. You will also need to have a confident telephone manner and very good communication skills.


$79.99 GXP2000 is 4-line enterprise SIP telephone that is feature rich, easy to use, supports integrated power-over-Ethernet and is competitively priced. Expandable, secure and easy to manage, the GXP2000 offers superior audio quality, 4 individual SIP accounts, 7 programmable keys, visual message indicator, full duplex hands-free speakerphone, dual 10M/100Mbps Ethernet ports, intuitive user interfaces, large back-lit graphical LCD display with support for multiple languages, security and privacy protection, screen content customization using XML, automated phone book synchronization with directory server using XML, as well as broad interoperability with most 3rd party SIP products. The GXP2000 is an ideal IP phone for both the small business and the enterprise customer.


Cottonwood Suites offers 110 studio rooms that are clean and comfortable, and feature all the comforts of home and lots of amenities.
All rooms are non-smoking. In the event a guest smokes or permits smoking in the room, a penalty will be charged to the guest's account upon checkout for violation of our "Non-Smoking" policy.
Rooms with accessible features available on request (subject to availability). Please call us at (720) 746-5300 or email res@cottonwood-westminster.com to inquire.
Pets (dogs only) are welcome at Cottonwood! Inquire about our pet-friendly rooms. A pet fee of $20 per night will be charged. Maximum one dog (40 lbs weight limit) is allowed per room.
Kids 16 and under stay free using existing bedding.
The hotel requires a valid credit/debit card at check-in. Name on the credit/debit card must match the guest's photo identification. Prepaid card will not be accepted as form of payment at the hotel. Cash payment will only be accepted at check-out.
For stays that are 14 nights or longer, please contact us directly at (720) 746-5300 for preferred rates and availability.


Oh, just my latest masterpiece.
Well, in accordance with the general holiday spirit, I knitted myself what looks like a woollen foreskin for my head.
It's actually a cowl, I guess. Made of bulky wool, knit up on some size 10 bamboo needles. So blissfully easy after a semester of pokey metal sock needles.
I was inspired by a tight tube scarf I saw at the mall. Bolstered by the rush of ecstacy from the feeling of "I could knit that!!!!," I cast on 100+ stitches without any forethought, planning, or swatching. Predictably, this did not go well. Still, I ripped and repeated the process about four times before I settled on the final product.
In the end: Knit flat, cable braid rib, sewn up into a tube. Bing bang boom.
This works as a scarf, or a weird head-tube thing, but it can't cover both my neck and head at once. For my next head covering, I'm eyeing the Riverbanks hood from knitty. Yesss, soooo elfen.


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Beer + Arcade = Beercade: The Last Barfighter
Arcades are a dying breed, but for those that spent more than a few quarters and more than a few hours of their youth to master the classics, it's comforting to know that bars across the country are still doing their best to keep a handful of the machines alive.
That said, there's still some signs of life in the arcade industry, as Owen Tingle and Adam Carroll of Durham, North Carolina-based marketing agency McKinney have shown with their latest project, which adds beer to the classic arcade formula to create the Beercade, an arcade machine that dispenses beer to the winner.
According to Tingle, "I grew up playing video games, and I remember stacking quarters at the old arcades waiting in line to show off my virtual fighting skills. And I think it's a nostalgic experience a lot of people identify with. I've also grown to appreciate the craft and skill it takes to make good-tasting beer. So to combine these two passions into a unique experience other people can enjoy was just awesome."
The game is called "The Last Barfighter", and it plays like an old Street Fighter game, but with newer graphics and updated moves like fire throwing, unicorn horn impaling, and butt slaps. It's winner take all, and in this case, the winner gets a fresh beer poured out of the place where the coin slots would normally go.
Since they're based out of the North Carolina area, they contacted Big Boss Brewing out of Raleigh, North Carolina to see if they'd be interested in putting the arcade cabinet to good use. Of course the answer was yes, so now each of the characters in The Last Barfighter is named after one of Big Boss Brewing's five year-round brews: Hell's Belle, Bad Penny, Angry Angel, Blanco Diablo, and High Roller.
For now the plan is feature The Last Barfighter at local events, but given the reception is has received so far, I wouldn't be surprised to see them offer the idea to other breweries that want to bring some of that classic arcade action into their own taprooms and tasting events.
Big Boss Brewing – The Last Barfighter
Loop Bottle Opener by Oscar Diaz
The Loop Bottle Opener by designer Oscar Diaz adds some class to the traditional bottle opener.
In addition to its good looks, the Loop is cast in Milwaukee, WI, with a design, "equally informed by its end use, the rugged material and the manufacturing process".
The rough finish not only looks great, but ensures that your Loop will last for as long as you do.
[Field – Loop Bottle Opener]
Rogue Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ale
Rogue Ales' first Voodoo Donuts collaboration, called Bacon Maple Ale, was met with… mixed reviews.
Their new collaboration however, called Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ale, sounds like it has some potential, as it aims to match Voodoo's Memphis Mafia donut.
If you'd like to try to make your own, Rogue is using 2-Row, C-150, C-175, Carafoam Special II, and Chocolate Malts; Rogue Farms Revolution and Independent Hops; Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana extract; Pacman Yeast, and Free Range Coastal Water.
For those who just want to pick up a bottle and give it a try, this beer should be hitting store shelves soon, so keep an eye out for this donut inspired concoction.
[Rogue – Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ale]
Bottle Openers by J. L. Lawson & Co.
J. L. Lawson & Co. is a third-generation machine shop out of Joshua Tree, CA, that specializes in high quality stainless steel, steel, and brass goods including rings, spinning tops, belt buckles, and bottle openers.
I recently purchased a belt from J. L. Lawson & Co., so I can attest to the quality, and you can get a feel for the craftsmanship by checking out this video, which shows the process they go through to make a single copy of The Rack, a cold rolled steel bottle opener & key rack:
If you're looking for a bottle opener that will last a lifetime, then check out J. L. Lawson & Co., because it doesn't get much better than a tool that was hand made by a single craftsman, right here in the US of A.
[J. L. Lawson & Co.]


In the Summer Issue of Porter Magazine, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece (and family) were recently featured as one of the most iconic oceanic couples of our time. With Laird's passion for big wave surfing and the family's emphasis on being outdoors in nature during their fitness driven days, Laird, Gabby and their children base their lives around an Endless Summer, traveling from Malibu to Kauai to chase the sun, good weather and an endless training ground for their latest fitness conquests. Find out more about the family, their personal lives, XPT, fitness, travel and a whole lot more in their recent Porter Magazine Feature.


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Georgina is a Partner at Oraro & Company Advocates in the dispute resolution practice group. With over seven (7) years' experience, Georgina has advised local and international clients in a wide variety of complex employment and labour disputes in which she is highly regarded. She also advises on commercial litigation and family law.
Georgina recently advised Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in a challenge against proposed potential redundancies of up to 500 staff. She has also advised BIDCO Africa Limited on their employee restructuring process.
Ranked by Chambers & Partners in Employment, the Global Guide in 2019 lauded Georgina for being "energetic and articulate," adding that she is "very well versed in employment matters." Georgina has a double concentration in Bachelor of Commerce in Economics & a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the Nelson Mandela University, South Africa and a post-graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
"Very well versed in employment matters."
Chambers Global, 2019.
Part of the team acting for an insurer against a claim arising from the 2007 post-election violence in Kenya, with a claim for damages within an exclusion clause under the policy against liability for civil commotion and riot.
Part of the team acting in a commercial arbitration before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Representing a bank against a claim of approximately USD 200,000 for constructive dismissal and discrimination.
Representing Nairobi's top five-star luxury hotel in two employment claims revolving around claims of unfair termination and fraud allegations against the employees. We also advised the hotel on its internal HR policies and contracts.
Represented one of Kenya's leading mortgage finance providers in Kenya against a former manager in an employment claim on grounds of unfair termination. We are also seeking an order restraining any publication of the matter (a gagging order) which had been widely reported.
Advising on a scheme of distribution or re-organisation of assets in a large estate under probate and administration proceedings.
Represented foreign beneficiaries in a local probate and administration matter involving a large estate in regard to protecting the assets in the estate pending hearing and determination of the matter.
Redundancy process: Getting it right
Sweeping changes in Kenya's disputes' regime: The new Magistrates' Courts Act, 2015
Step lightly: Matters to consider during M&A deals in Kenya
At the very least: Basic minimum conditions of employment
Strength in numbers: The way forward in Collective Bargaining Agreements
Permission to enter and work: What foreigners need to know about working in Kenya


A short walk around some key Bristol churches. We will view St. John the Baptist (St. John on the Wall) Broad Street; Christchurch, All Saints (Broad Street/Wine Street) (subject to access permission) and St. Thomas the Martyr in Redcliffe.
Meet at St John the Baptist church (bottom of Broad Street) at 2:00 pm . All the churches are located within a very short distance of each other. There is no charge for the walk but, where we view any church interiors, a small donation to the church would be very much appreciated.
Contact on the day : Keith Stenner (07582 591556).


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$400,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong to Christian Ahlmann
CSI5* Longines Masters of Hong Kong 2017
Christian Ahlmann and Caribis Z won the Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong. Photo (c) Power Sport Images.
The Germans have been on fire at the Longines Masters of Hong Kong, and Sunday's $400,000 Longines Grand Prix proved to be no exception with Christian Ahlmann stepping to the top of the podium followed by his compatriot Ludger Beerbaum.
Italian course designer Uliano Vezzani had put all the technicality and tricks he is capable of into his Longines Grand Prix track. The first round was tough, and in the end nine riders went clear joined by two on a time penalty and one on four faults for the twelve-rider second round. Round two was as technical as the first, and this time around the riders took all the risk for a shot at the first prize of $132,000.
Five of the twelve riders in round two again managed to jump clear rounds, but no one could catch up with Christian Ahlmann and the 10-year-old Zangersheide stallion Caribis Z (Caritano x Canabis Z) that stopped the clock at 37.94 seconds.
Christian Ahlmann even surprised himself with such a big win. "It's unexpected," he said afterwards. "Caribis Z is a very good horse, with great qualities, but he hasn't jumped a lot of classed at this level."
Ludger Beerbaum, who came in second in the Grand Prix on his experienced 14-year-old gelding Casello (Casall x Carolus I) commented: "I have a lot of respect for what Christian has done today. He made the trip with an inexperienced horse, perfectly knowing he wouldn't be one of the favourites for the Longines Grand Prix. But I think we can all agree on the fact the he rode with accuracy, perfection, at his best level and that he fully deserves this victory."
It was as close as one could get to an all-German podium, as third place went Max Kühner – a native German competing for Austria – today riding Cornet Kalua (Cornet Obolensky x Platin). Living legend John Whitaker finished fourth, and Lorenzo de Luca continued his excellent run of form to end fifth.
With his victory, Ahlmann succeeds his German colleague Marco Kutscher – Grand Prix winner of the 2016 edition of the Longines Hong Kong Masters. He will now also become the new contender for the €1 million Grand Slam Bonus which history will continue in Los Angeles.
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Source: Press release from R&B Presse // Picture © Power Sport Images
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Craftsman Calvin Stalvig will facilitate shibori indigo dying in the Glass House of Invisible Dog. Using methods of binding, pleating, knotting, stitching, clamping and wrapping, participants will prepare a small table runner to take home with them after dying it in an indigo bath. Dynamic and surprising, no two shibori pieces are ever the same.
Calvin Stalvig is a craftsman from Minnesota. A world explorer passionate about wool, spinning, knitting and all things textile, his work explores concepts of domesticity, home, cultural identity and gathering.


While the members of the Sparta order use water for their coffee like everyone else, the quality might be disputable. Enjoy yours from this mug bearing the Spartan logo. Holds approx. 330ml, dishwasher and microwave safe.


Please join us for the upcoming Chorus Concert!! The fourth and fifth grade chorus have prepared a holiday revue with songs about crazy reindeer, Hanukkah lights and the simple job that Santa has to do on Christmas Eve. This year our Kindergarten and First graders will be joining us on stage for the final song called Holiday Lights. The performance begins at 6:00 PM in the multi-purpose room! Please come and join us for all the fun!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will also be open on the night of Chorus Concert, K & 1 Visual Artist's event, and PTA Meeting up to 5:45 pm. Be sure to come early and shop the Book Fair, which may mean parking could be easier for you. On 12/4/13 Book Fair is open from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm.


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Responsible Use of Metrics Policy
1.0 Context
Durham University aims to deliver a critical mass of world-leading research across all academic departments and produce and disseminate research that has a positive impact on global, national and regional challenges and which benefits culture, society, health, the economy and the physical environment. The University recognises that the responsible and ethical use of metrics, in helping to drive forward world-leading research, has the potential to help improve the visibility and the impact of its research.
The University further recognises that the use of metrics can be complex and that utility varies greatly across disciplines, and even sub-disciplines; there are, therefore, serious limitations in relying on quantitative data or indicators thereof in a manner that is not reflective of disciplinary considerations. It further recognises that improperly used metrics can reinforce existing biases that impinge on the University's mission to enhance diversity and equality amongst its academic staff, and it is important that they are used with due awareness of their limitations.
The University has signed the Declaration of Research Assessment and produced a public statement, based on the Leiden manifesto for research metrics that outlines its approach to the use of metrics.
2.0 Scope
This policy sets out Durham University's approach to the use of conventional publication metrics across its research activities(such as citations, usage statistics and collaborations). Its scope is necessarily high-level and it is expected that particular situations (e.g. metrics usage for the Research Excellence Framework) may require additional supporting documentation. This policy applies to the use of metrics for Durham staff and students for University purposes and in the support of their aims.
Senate has ultimate responsibility for the use of research metrics in the University. Research Management Committee will be the body responsible for effective oversight and management, including review of metrics usage in light of changing external factors. Research & Innovation Services, the Library, and the Strategic Planning Office will provide practical support for the effective and appropriate usage of research quality indicators. Faculties
and, as appropriate, departments are responsible for the selection, design and application of discipline-specific metrics, ensuring that they remain in line with the University policy and statement and taking advantage of the professional guidance and support provided by the University.
4.0 Principles for use
The University undertakes to utilise metrics according to the principles stated in its 'Responsible use of metrics' statement and in line with the practice outlined in this policy. This applies to the use of metrics by central committees and services in support of strategic goals, as well as to their usage by departments and individual academics and managers.
The University does preclude the use of metrics by individual staff for personal use. Indeed a community informed in metrics usage is an essential guard against the misuse of this medium in relation to outputs and to ensure their benefit is maximised. It encourages staff to abide by the policy when using metrics for personal use, given that the metrics will have to meet the standards set out by the University's policy and statement on responsible metrics before they will be accepted for University purposes.
5.0 University responsibilities
The University is responsible for:
i) ensuring that metrics are used only in compliance with the University's statement on the responsible use of metrics.
ii) providing appropriate access to and training on the use of appropriate tools for accessing and analysing publication, collaboration and citation data used by the university and external bodies.
iii) providing best practice guidance and operational support.
iv) engaging proactively with funders, collaborators and regulators to ensure metric usage is responsible beyond the University.
v) ensuring that metrics are used, designed and implemented in line with the approaches set-out below.
vi) using metrics in a transparent manner.
5.1. Design and Development
Metrics should be designed in a way that accounts for, and where necessary minimises, their potential shortcomings. Metrics should be:
i) used in conjunction with qualitative review methods.
ii) multifactorial i.e. not a single measure.
iii) appropriate for purpose, discipline, and context.
iv) cognisant of potential bias e.g. h-index favours seniority.
v) aggregated at an appropriate level, normally University, Faculty or department.
vi) normalised to account for disciplinary differences and other factors.
vii) used transparently.
viii) where possible designed as standard /open reports.
ix) designed with a clear and reproducible methodology.
x) designed in a way that minimises the opportunity for and motivation to 'play games'.
xi) developed in consultation with stakeholders in line with agreed national and international practice.
xii) developed in compliance with and reference to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Metrics should be:
i) used for limited and stated purposes.
ii) used transparently.
iii) used by informed groups.
iv) used with caution.
v) (wherever possible) made available to internal stakeholders and users.
vi) retained for only as long as required and updated at regular intervals.
vii) only used at an individual identifiable level in exceptional circumstances.
viii) shared only with appropriate ethical and legal safeguards.
6.0 Individual staff responsibilities
Individual staff are responsible for:
i) ensuring that that their individual records are up to date, complete and accurate.
ii) correcting records or to facilitate that correction where possible.
iii) using citation analysis tools in a responsible way, having undertaken all relevant training (see 5.0).
7.0 Compliance
Intentional non-compliance with this policy i.e. which is negligent or which is designed to misrepresent or to cause harm or disadvantage, may be a disciplinary issue.


Brittany has a rich cultural and natural heritage. It also has wonderful, talented people who are passionate about their region and will welcome you like old friends.
Since 1975, the French coastal protection agency (Conservatoire du Littoral) has been buying and protecting shoreline, coastal and lakeside areas. Deemed national treasures, these natural areas are thus sheltered from land-use pressure, various forms of deterioration and the privatisation of the shoreline. After being bought, the land owned by the coastal protection agency is restored with a view to respecting ecological balances while opening them up to the public, who are urged to treat them with respect. They are then managed by local authorities or associations.
It is within this framework that the Association for the Management and Restoration of Beauport Abbey has been managing the monument and its natural estate since 1992. The French coastal protection agency owns several other natural sites in the Trégor-Goëlo area.


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The Namaqua Dove shown in today's photo was taken in an aviary in the Adelaide Zoo, South Australia.
The natural habitat of this species is southern Africa. It can be found in open woodlands, grassy plains and scrubs, mostly feeding on the ground. Like many doves and pigeons, it makes a flimsy nest and usually lays two eggs.
Although they are found in Ethiopia, I did not get a chance to see this species on my visit there a few years ago.
The Dusky Turtle Dove (Streptopelia lugens) was a challenging bird for me to photograph during my visit to Ethiopia last December. Although they were relatively common on the school campus where my daughter was teaching, during our 2 week stay this species was almost reclusive in nature. One evening I stealthily chased one around the playground trying to get a photo. It was almost dark and the flash needed to be employed, but the bird keep moving around quickly and generally just out of effective reach of the flash.
On another occasion one bird was feeding in the car park right out in the open. Again it was in poor light and the bird keep moving around rapidly, to quickly to get the camera focussed on it. All those shots were blurred. In the end, I only managed to get 2 photos reasonable enough to show here. That's nature photography I guess. You win some, you lose some – and the rest are just plain challenging.
Doing a little research on this species I have found little in the way of information online. It appears that both males and females of this species, along with closely related species, are able to produce "crop milk", a soft lumpy substance resembling cheese. When it is fed to the young it nourishes them with its high protein content. Read more about it here.


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import time
import sys
import queue
from multiprocessing.managers import BaseManager

class QueueManager(BaseManager):
    pass

QueueManager.register('get_task_queue')
QueueManager.register('get_result_queue')

server_addr = '127.0.0.1'
print('connect to server %s ...' % server_addr)

m = QueueManager(address=(server_addr, 5000), authkey=b'abc')

m.connect()

task = m.get_task_queue()
result = m.get_result_queue()

for i in range(10):
    try:
        n = task.get(timeout=1)
        print('run task %d * %d' % (n, n))
        r = "%d * %d = %d" % (n, n, n*n)
        time.sleep(1)
        result.put(r)
    except queue.Empty:
        print('task queue is empty')

print('worker exit')

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What is the system of linear equations?
A "system" of equations is a set or collection of equations that you deal with all together at once. Linear equations (ones that graph as straight lines) are simpler than non-linear equations, and the simplest linear system is one with two equations and two variables.
A way to solve a linear system algebraically is to use the substitution method. The substitution method functions by substituting the one y-value with the other. We're going to explain this by using an example.
We can substitute y in the second equation with the first equation since y = y.
The solution of the linear system is (1, 6).
You can use the substitution method even if both equations of the linear system are in standard form. Just begin by solving one of the equations for one of its variables.
Another way of solving a linear system is to use the elimination method. In the elimination method you either add or subtract the equations to get an equation in one variable.
When the coefficients of one variable are opposites you add the equations to eliminate a variable and when the coefficients of one variable are equal you subtract the equations to eliminate a variable.
We can eliminate the x-variable by addition of the two equations.
The solution of the linear system is (0, 2).
To avoid errors make sure that all like terms and equal signs are in the same columns before beginning the elimination.
If you don't have equations where you can eliminate a variable by addition or subtraction you directly you can begin by multiplying one or both of the equations with a constant to obtain an equivalent linear system where you can eliminate one of the variables by addition or subtraction.


Born and raised in Calgary Alberta, Andrew is a real hometown tourist who loves to show off our city. Out on most weekends taking in everything that is Calgary, he has a genuine love for this city.
From humble beginnings, Calgary owes what it is, like most large cities, to the railway. It may not seem like it today, but when you do a bit of digging, you can find traces of it everywhere. Whether you're driving downtown as a train rolls along beside you or spending the day at Heritage Park, it is everywhere you look. Though the city no longer has a passenger train service leading out of town, you can still find different ways to enjoy trains and train history in and around Calgary.
Fort Calgary was first erected in 1875, but the area didn't start flourish until the railway came through in 1883. As it expanded, it brought ranchers, explorers, and entrepreneurs. As people from all walks of life came to Calgary, the population rose over 4,000 and in 1885 Calgary officially became a city. The railway created such a population boom in Alberta that called for a new line to be run between Calgary and Edmonton. Being completed in 1891, the new line changed a 4-day stagecoach ride into a 12-hour train ride. By 1909 Calgary had expanded to a population of over 29,000 and something had to be done to get people around the ever-expanding city. Thus, the age of the streetcar was born.
First introduced to a promising start on July 5th, 1909, the streetcar service collected $450 from 9,000 passengers in its first day. Meant to serve all 4 corners of the city, it even ran to areas not serviced by the modern-day C-Train of today. As a large part of Calgary history, there are many different stories involving the streetcars. Calgary's first traffic accident involved a streetcar and Calgary's fire chief as he rushed off for duty. The brakes would occasionally fail on steep grades and in a separate incident, failed to stop before colliding with another trolley. No injuries were reported as the passengers jumped from the still moving trolley before the collision. The streetcar served the city until 1950 when they had to cease operations due to the service barn burning down and destroying 5 of the fleet. Though the tracks have been torn from the ground and rest of the streetcars were dismantled for parts, you can find a replica of Car 14 at Heritage Park. The discontinuation of trolley services in the city was only foreshadowing for what was next in Calgary rail history.
As streetcar travel inside the city ended, the large rail service was starting to decline as well. Due in part to commercial airline travel, trips that would take days by train now took hours by flight. There was little interest in trans-continental train travel, and in 1966, the last active passenger train station in Calgary was demolished. In its place was built the Calgary Tower (then known as the Husky Tower), and Palliser Square. With the demolition came the end of rail passenger travel in Calgary. For the next 9 years, there would be no passenger train travel of any type inside of the city.
It wasn't until 1981 when the modern-day C-Train line was born and has been expanding ever since. Now running on over 118 kms of track while serving more than 1.5 million people, trains are a part of everyday life more than ever. The added convenience of the Free Fare Zone downtown makes it incredibly simple to get around while enjoying a day of dining and shopping in the Calgary's core. To create a more user-friendly transit system, the lines are marked by colour, which is also shown on the trains themselves. Not only do the trains look like works of art, but at most of the train stations, you will be able to find art all around you. Whether it's the design of the station itself or pieces on display, you'll be able to take in some of the local arts culture while waiting. If you're getting a ride to one of the stations, tell the driver to park in one of the adorably named Kiss and Ride sections, where you can feel free to your goodbyes. One more helpful tip is that if you're going to be riding the train around all day, consider purchasing a day pass from a local convenience store to save time and money.
Though Calgary has no train station where you can catch a ride out of town, there are so many train-related activities inside the city that you won't have to worry about going off of the rails. Here is a list of a few different places you can check out.
Located in Calgary's south-west along the Glenmore Reservoir, Heritage Park is a trip back in time. The park gives you an accurate representation of what life was like during the railway boom. As Canada's largest living history museum, there's so much ground to cover that you may need some help to stay on the fast track. Featuring a replica of Trolley Car 14 from Calgary's age of streetcar transit, and a real live steam train you can ride around the park, it'll be just the ticket you're looking for. The River Forth Dining Car allows you to enjoy exquisite cuisine while riding the historic passenger cars, while train aficionados will love the Railway Café at the entrance to the park.
If you head past the antique midway and follow the tracks past the railway roundhouse, you'll find the car shop which has some of the more interesting train cars on display all season round.
If you're fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, then this one is definitely for you. In early May at Heritage Park, you'll be able to take in an experience you and your children will never forget. With storytelling, face painting, and photos with Thomas himself, there will be so much to do you'll be glad that it runs for an entire week. The only issue that you'll run into is that your kids will love it so much, you'll be having to tell them "all aboard!" in order to get them to leave.
Purchase your tickets before hand to avoid having any issues. As one of Heritage Parks most popular events, tickets will eventually sell out.
Running in late September at Heritage Park, Railway Days are fun for the entire family. Displaying several demonstrations including multiple different trains, this is a must-see for any train aficionado. If you're more into the history instead of the hardware, you can re-live the great western rail adventure. With fascinating storytelling and tours inside of the trains themselves, you'll feel like you were there back in the early 1900s.
Make a plan before heading down by checking out the website. With so much to do, it'll be hard to pack it all into one day.
Places to watch trains can be found all around the city. This is because the train line that was first built through Calgary still exists and runs straight through downtown. This gives you the opportunity to catch them as the steam through the rail yards and into the distances. Speaking of rail yards, the CP rail yards are beautifully landscaped and make for a perfect afternoon walk. Displaying art pieces, it can also be a delight to photograph. If sightseeing isn't quite your thing, then try doing long exposure photography with the C-Trains at night. The mix of light and movement can make for some interesting photos, and with the stations practically works of art themselves, it'll be hard to take a bad photo.
With easy access from downtown, the C-Train is an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Being one of the fastest ways around the city, the ride also provides you with some picturesque views that you can feel free to photograph as you enjoy the ride. Taking the C-Train west out of downtown can make for some of the best photos. As you exit downtown the train leaves ground level and meets up with Sunalta station, which is a station in the sky. From there you'll get an amazing perspective of Calgary.
Purchase day passes or remember to ask for a transfer in order to help keep costs down.
Heritage Park isn't the only place in the city where you can check out some of the artifacts from the train boom. Though passenger trains no longer come through Calgary, there is still one hidden station inside of Calgary. Now housing the creative offices for Alberta Ballet, you can feel free to walk around the outside of the building and even check out the other history around it. Walking down what used to be the station's platform, it's easy to imagine a once bustling area full of people waiting for a train. Nearby, you'll find a train bridge which has been converted into a pedestrian walkway. With iron rails still in the ground, it's easy to see it's original intended use.
You can head to the City of Calgary run inventory of historic resources and do a search for any railway related historic buildings. Using this as a guideline, you'll also be able to plan out your own railway history tour of the city.
Railway Gate Southwest in Airdrie is a short drive outside of Calgary, where you can find Iron Horse Park. Featuring miniature trains, the landscape is meant to represent the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) from the prairies to the coast. Taking a ride, you're able to experience what it was like for all the settlers so many years ago, but only in a snack size.
Only open on Sundays, from May to October, you can book for birthday parties or other events. For more information, be sure to check out their website.
Though passenger railway travel is no longer active inside of Calgary, there can be an great deal of activities to take part in outside of the city. Many experiences, each highlighting different parts of life on the rails, can be found all around Calgary. If you're looking for a day trip, or even a long-haul experience, then these can be the perfect way to blow off some steam.
Located about an hour outside of the city in Mossleigh, Aspen Crossing provides multiple different activities that you and the family can enjoy. There are so many things to do here, that listing them here would take a serious case of tunnel vision. Presenting scenic train tours, escape rooms, and a dining car restaurant, you'll be able to work on this railway all the live long day. Also hosting special events, there are a couple different gatherings that may draw your attention.
Train Days, taking place during the Father's Day weekend, may just be the "trainiest" time of the year. The highlights include model trains, train rides, a pancake breakfast, and a brunch buffet.
If you're looking to stay overnight, there is a couple of different options. You can either stay in the campground provided or if you're looking for a more authentic experience, check out the caboose cabins. Each situated on their own real railway tracks, you're able to enjoy a taste of life on the railway without the issues of trying to sleep while in motion. Be sure to check out the website for availability.
If you're looking for a unique experience where you ride in luxury and style, then the Rocky Mountaineer is the way to go. Running on four different rail routes through Alberta and British Columbia, you're able to customize your trip to suit what you want. Named as one of the worlds greatest train experiences by multiple media outlets the likes of National Geographic, and USA today, you are guaranteed to have a great time. With 65 Different packages to choose from, some of which begin or end in Calgary, you'll be full steam ahead on the fast track to your dream vacation today.
Rocky Mountaineer is the closest experience you can get to taking a passenger train trip to or from Calgary, as their awesome tours can begin or end in the city. You'll take a luxury coach to or from Banff for your train journey through the Canadian Rockies, where your train travel will begin or end.
Book early as it will save you a decent amount of money, and signing up for the newsletter can keep you up to date on any specials they have. Check out the website for all the info.
If you're looking to ride the rails and have a truly authentic experience, then you may be on the right track with Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions. As a heritage railway running between Stettler and Big Valley, you'll truly get that life on the rails experience. While enjoying some fine dining, and the warm Alberta breeze, the train may suddenly come to a screeching halt to the sounds of some outlaws up to no good. From that point on you'll be part of a show down the likes of something that's straight out of a western movie.
The Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions website makes it easy to make plans. Check the schedule to decide on your own experience, and feel free to use the built-in currency convertor in order to know exactly how much you'll be spending and saving.
From the steam-powered beasts built by our ancestors to efficient electric powered railway systems and everywhere in between, Calgary has seen it all. It can be a bit surprising to find out how much the city has been and still is influenced by the railway. The downtown core might look completely different hadn't the tracks been laid out the way they were, and Calgary may even not exist today had it been because of it. Though the past has been a bit shaky, it's obvious that the future holds great things for the railway and Calgary. Steps for future C-Train lines and stations have already been taken to better serve the city as it grows, and improvements on existing lines are always in the works. The fun thing about rail adventures in and around Calgary, is that you're able to make these experiences your own. With the multiple different packages and so many different events, the only issues that you'll have are slimming down the list of actives you want to take part in.
Travelers share their favourite moments from bucket list trips to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies.


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Festival Foods Attributes Jump in Website Visits to Online Tools
Festival Foods, a 12-store operator, surpassed 12 million page views at its website, FestFoods.com — more than four times the volume it saw in 2006, reported Grocery Shopping Network (GSN), Minneapolis.
ONALASKA, Wis. — Festival Foods, a 12-store operator based here, surpassed 12 million page views at its website, FestFoods.com — more than four times the volume it saw in 2006, reported Grocery Shopping Network (GSN), Minneapolis. The chain attributed the increase to the website's use of GSN's online tools for allowing shoppers to create grocery lists, access manufacturer and in-store coupons, and more. "The partnership between GSN and Festival Foods is the solution that turned FestFoods.com into an integral part of many of our guests' shopping experiences," said Nick Arlt, director of public relations and Internet services, Festival Foods, in a statement.


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The History of Radar Enforced…
Every driver knows that speed limits are one of the most important rules of the road. Violating them can result in fines from law enforcement, and repeated offenses for speeding motorists can even lead to the loss of a driver's license.
In addition, speed limits are heavily enforced in the United States by law enforcement, and new technologies have led to more effective enforcement to measure speed and catch speeders. Here are some important things that you need to know about speed limit enforcement and how it has changed over the years.
The History of Speed Limit Enforcement
What Speed Limit?
Speed limits were first created in 1901 to improve traffic safety and reduce the risk of vehicle crashes. While setting speed limits used to be completely up to state discretion, the first federal speed limit law was passed in the 1970s in response to oil shortages. Speed limit signs then started cropping up on the side of the road to notify motorists of how fast they should be travelling.
Variable Speed Limits
Variable speed limits are essentially speed limits that change based on time of day or week. They are generally used in areas like school zones or work zones where people are more vulnerable to speeding motorists. Today, they have become commonplace, but this was not always the case. In fact, the first variable speed limit was created in 1965 in Germany. While law enforcement may not always be present to catch speeders and issue a ticket, variable speed limit signs on their own are often enough to improve traffic safety. Most drivers do not intend to speed, and a visual reminder of current speed limits slow them down and keep them at safe speeds.
Radar Was Not Always Used
There was a time when radar enforcement was not yet common, and law enforcement officers had a more difficult time accurately measuring speed. However, officers with a significant amount of experience in the field were able to estimate the speed of a car by observation accurately enough to catch speeders and issue a speeding ticket. However, this method did not give accurate data on how fast a driver was actually traveling.
Are Speed Limits Enough?
Posted speed limits are intended to be ongoing reminders to drivers to regulate their speeds. However, on their own, they are seldom enough to prevent speeding. Below are the primary methods that are used by law enforcement agencies to measure speed and effectively enforce speed limits.
Observation Enforcement
In one observation technique, the law enforcement officer is located on the side of the road, and observes the amount of time that it takes vehicles to travel between two points. While observation is generally not the go to method of speed limit enforcement, it can be utilized in some cases.Another observation technique involves an officer examining the distance between his/her patrol car and the vehicle passing by to estimate how fast the vehicle is traveling.
Radar Enforced Speed Limit
Often, enforcement of speed limits is done using radar from a police officer who is hidden from view. In order for radar measurements to be accurate, the device that's used for measuring a driver's speed must be calibrated properly. Law enforcement agencies began using radar to measure the speed of vehicles in 1954, and the first jurisdiction it was used in was Chicago. Pennsylvania is the only remaining state that still does not allow municipal police officers to use radar to measure speed.
Another type of instrument, called Lidar, has become more common in recent times. This technique uses lasers to effectively estimate the speed that a vehicle is traveling at, and is considered to be one of the most accurate forms of speed enforcement.
Aircraft Enforcement
We've all seen the signs warning of aircraft speed limit enforcement, and most of us have probably scoffed at the idea that speeds are actually being monitored by airplane. However, aircraft enforcement, while being phased out by many states, is an actual practice that has been used to monitor vehicle speeds. For example, Virginia has reported that due to budget constraints, aircraft enforcement is no longer a viable way to catch speeders. However, Iowa has 8 dedicated helicopters for observing speed limits and catching speeding motorists who drive dangerously or recklessly.
Automated Enforcement
While speed camera systems are not yet a standard practice in the United States, they are in some areas of the world. They are growing in popularity in cities across the United States in recent years as well. There are a variety of reasons for this, and one of the most fundamental ones is that speed camera systems can catch every speede. They have a significant influence on the way people drive and are a powerful tool to encourage drivers to obey speed limit signs.
How Many Areas In The United States Use Automated Enforcement?
There are currently close to 100 jurisdictions that use automated speed enforcement to capture images of speeders and issue speeding tickets. Speed cameras are typically mounted on the side of the road. They measure speed and capture images of speeding motorists, which can be automatically mailed out as warnings or used to issue a ticket. Speed cameras typically use radar or lidar technology. They are making a strong impact on how speed limits are enforced and changing the way people drive.
Does Automated Enforcement Reduce Accident Rates and Increase Traffic Safety?
Just how much accident rates are reduced varies from one region to another, but crashes that result in injury are reduced by an average of 28 to 48 percent. The incidences of crashes that cause property damage but not injury are reduced by as much as 46 to 56 percent with automated enforcement. Crashes that cause serious physical injury have become 11 to 44 percent less common with speed cameras, and this reduction could be insightful in using speed cameras to save countless lives.
How Much Slower Do People Tend To Go In Regions Where Automated Enforcement Is Used?
Studies found that drivers went an average of 1 to 15 percent slower in regions where speed camera systems were utilized, which is enough to result in less serious injury and decreased likelihood of death in the event of a crash. The reason for the range of speed reduction is that the effect of speed camera systems on drivers significantly varies depending on the type of roadway as well as many other individual factors.
How Long Does It Take Jurisdictions To Implement This Enforcement?
The specific amount of time that it takes to implement the changes varies from one region to another, but it is often somewhere between four and six months to fully plan and integrate speed camera systems including educating residents about how cameras measure speed and setting up a system to issue tickets or warnings. It's likely that it will take less time to integrate this technology in the future due to improvements in technology training and integration.
How Long Do Cameras Reduce The Speed Of Drivers?
In addition to causing drivers to reduce speeds in the areas where speed camera systems are in place, people often tend to drive slower for a significant distance beyond the zone of automated enforcement, and this can help to substantially reduce the frequency of accidents as well.
What Can We Expect In The Future When It Comes To Speed Limit Enforcement?
While it is difficult to predict what the future will bring when it comes to the enforcement of speed limits, these are some changes that we may encounter in the future.
Speed Limits Are Likely To Change
As new technologies are implemented that make driving at higher speeds safer and to enforce proper traffic safety, it's possible that the speed limit in some regions will be increased. However, higher speed limits may mean more accidents. One study showed that increased speed limits in some areas may have led to as many as 37,000 more accidents. In addition, the average American vehicle is now more than ten years old, and it's uncertain whether or not vehicles of the future will be better equipped to avoid crashes at higher speeds.
Radar Will Become More Accurate
Not only is radar likely to become more accurate, but it's likely to advance in ways that allow law enforcement officers to measure speed and catch speeders from further away. Furthermore, it's likely to become even easier for radar measurements to be transmitted using the internet due to the increasing availability of smarter technology.
Photo Enforcement
As more research shows the benefit of photo enforcement on driver behavior, it's likely to become a more popular way for cities to control dangerous driving and protect their roads.
Satellite Enforcement
Satellites could monitor entire roadways with ease, and this would remove much of the burden of monitoring roadways from law enforcement agencies. Currently, satellite enforcement of speed limits is already being implemented in the UK through a program called Speed Spike and being used to improve traffic safety.
This program uses satellites to capture the speed of drivers on two stretches of road, and the system works regardless of the weather. Furthermore, the satellite program can also detect speeds at night, as satellites are capable of seeing more than just visible light. While satellites are currently quite expensive, this may change in the future, and may put satellite technology within the budget of local governments to measure speed, catch speeders, and discourage speeding motorists from continuing to put themselves and others at risk.


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Lecturer - Information and Cybersecurity - School of Information
Berkeley, California
Surveillance Agent
Location: Berkeley, California
Salary range: The starting, full-time equivalent annual salary rate is currently $123,338. Appointments are typically from one to three sections per term for up to three terms per year, resulting in the total compensation of approximately $6,989 per section over each academic term, as of Spring 2022. This salary rate will increase in subsequent terms in accordance with the terms of the labor contract. Percent time: 8% to 100% time Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, May, and August. Application Window
Open date: February 1, 2022
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a pool of part-time, non-tenure track lecturers to teach online courses in Information and Cybersecurity. We are seeking outstanding instructors who can teach 15-person sections in our web-based Master's of Information and Cybersecurity program. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the School. Appointments may be renewed based on need, funding, and performance.
Due to budget restrictions, no funding is available for visa or relocation expenses. Applicants must be located in the United States to be eligible for this position.
About The I School
The UC Berkeley School of Information (I School) advances knowledge and practice everywhere humans interact with digital technologies. Through interdisciplinary research and teaching, we are committed to expanding access to information and to improving its usability, reliability, and credibility while preserving security and privacy. This requires the insights of scholars from diverse fields, such as information and computer science, design, social sciences, management, law, and policy. The I School educates professionals and scholars to understand the problems and possibilities of information, to develop models of information practice, and to design useful and usable information applications, services, and solutions.
The I School offers three professional master's degrees and an academic doctoral degree. Our MICS program prepares cybersecurity leaders with the technical skills and contextual knowledge necessary to develop solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges. Successful instructors in our program are dynamic, enthusiastic information scholars and professionals who encourage both real-world applications and deeper theoretical discussions of contemporary and historical issues in information and cybersecurity.
Teaching responsibilities include planning and leading online classes that focus on active learning: discussions, group activities, examples, and walkthroughs relevant to concepts covered in existing asynchronous materials associated with the course.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include: hold office hours, assign grades, advise students on Slack, Piazza, or email, prepare course materials (e.g., syllabus, assessment materials), provide clear and prompt feedback on student work, and maintaining the course website.
Lecturers are also expected to attend bi-weekly course team meetings with other instructors of the course, and are encouraged to attend bi-weekly faculty meetings.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the School is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
The School of Information is particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to racial and gender diversity and equity in higher education through their teaching or other related areas. We require that applicants submit a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions.
UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package available for lecturers who meet minimum workload and appointment hours requirements. There are also a number of policies and programs to support all employees as they balance work and family.
Program: http://cybersecurity.berkeley.edu
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).
An advanced degree in a field such as Cybersecurity, Information, Information Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Sociology, Law, or Economics.
Professional experience in a field such as Cybersecurity, Information, Information Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Sociology, Law, or Economics.
Experience teaching college-level courses online.
Teaching experience in at least one of the following core areas:
Cybersecurity Legal, Political, and Economic Context
Usable Privacy and Security
Managing Cyber Risk
Privacy Engineering
Operating System Security
Applied Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
Government, National Security and the Fifth Domain
Programming Fundamentals for Cybersecurity
Public Interest Cybersecurity Practicum
Ability to enrich course content within defined curriculum goals and objectives; and a demonstrated ability to support the academic, professional, and personal development of a diverse community of individuals in a highly multidisciplinary environment.
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching Interests/Experience/Approach - Please indicate which class(es) you believe you are qualified to teach.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Letters of reference will only be solicited for finalists.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03193
Help contact: alhintz@berkeley.edu
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The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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As part of the ongoing battle to save the shacks at Wedge, the urban planning consultant that WIPA has engaged is planning on taking some high resolution photos of the settlement from a helicopter. This will involve reasonably low level flying, down to 300m over most of the shacks at Wedge and is planned for the end of September or early October.
Importantly this portion of work is being done "pro bono" and will give the consultant additional information to help with the ongoing planning exercise.


SCATRovers.com is the online portal to all things Rovering in the South Coast and Tablelands Region. The Region stretches from Helensburgh in the North to the Victorian Border in the South, and incorporates areas West to Goulburn, Queanbeyan and Jindabyne.
Rovers make up the section of Scouts Australia for young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 years old. Rovers enable young adults to continue in the scouting way of life and to give service back to the junior sections and to the community as a whole. But most importantly, Rovers is about friendship and fun.
There are seven Crews spread through-out within the Region, although there is a concentration of Crews within the Greater Wollongong Area. Rovering in the Region is overseen by the Region Rover Council, which provides human resources and expertise to enable the Region and its Crews to run. Contact details for all Crews and the RRC are available on the site.
Inside you will find information about upcoming activities, as well as information for if you would like to join Rovers as either a member of the community, or a linking Venturer. We also have photos and reports from the many and varied activities that we participate in coming soon.
To stay up to date with current events, news and general rover information, subscribe to our email updates by clicking here.


LIVERPOOL have been paid the highest of compliments by Porto boss Conceicao ahead of their Champions League second leg.
He believes that Jurgen Klopp's side are the best team in the world on their day.
Liverpool lead 2-0 from the team's first encounter in their quarter-final tie last week.
Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino scored at Anfield to give the Reds a comfortable advantage to take to Portugal.
Conceicao has by no means given up hope of turning the tie on its head at the Estádio do Dragão.
But he also described why the Reds are so difficult to play against.
"There is no greater motivation than to be competing in a quarter-final and to make a historical turnaround," he told a news conference on Tuesday.
"I like the way Liverpool play. Sometimes, they are the best team in the world.
"We have a two-goal deficit to make up against a very strong team who are quick on the break.
"Getting the attacking balance right is fundamental.
"The technical team will establish the game plan, then it's up to the players to put it into action.
"They are responsible for everything good that has happened so far.
"We have to work for defensive organisation and we are 100 per cent focused and aware of what our opponents are doing.
"It is not difficult to analyse Liverpool, but it is difficult to counteract because they have so much individual and collective quality. They're great!"
Liverpool are also fighting to beat Manchester City to their first ever Premier League title.
And former Liverpool player Steve Nicol says keeping Virgil Van Dijk will be crucial to their quest.
"If Virgil van Dijk gets injured tonight and doesn't play again this season, you can kiss goodbye to the Premier League title," he said.


Do not exceed 0.8 Basils.
I break stuff because I assume that when something doesn't work that I'm not using enough force. Then I interact with it more forcefully until it doesn't work for anyone. Like the time I broke an exhibit at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.
Printed on top of the exhibit are the words "How Strong Is A Vacuum?" The exhibit was a four-foot high wood box with a metal handle on a cylinder. The handle weighed one pound, then you turned on the vacuum power under the cylinder. The sign said "Press the vacuum button and pull with all your might!" Okay.
I turned on the vacuum. I bent my knees and straightened my back and grabbed the handle with both hands. My friend mcoletti yelled "Stop!" But it sounded like he was calling to me from really far away. Then I heard the unmistakable sound of the threads of a metal bolt tearing through plywood.
It lifted off the ground, so I stopped pulling. But it didn't lift straight, just up at one corner. When I let go the exhibit stayed up on the one threaded bolt at an obviously improper angle.
I caught myself patting the broken exhibit like it was a bird whose neck I had broken and I was trying to position it into a lifelike shape before leaving.
Then my friends decided that I had learned enough science for the day.
But I did learn how strong a vacuum is. 0.8 Basils.
I am now a reference standard.
A good application of Feld's First Law: "When brute force is sufficient, brute force is sufficient."


Carotid sheath contents (from medial to lateral – caution with variants): Common and internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein. The vagus nerve is between and posterior to the artery and vein in most cases. The RIGHT internal jugular is a more direct route to the SVC.
The femoral vein is just medial to the artery (caution with variants!). As the vein goes distal, it will usually wrap around posterior to femoral artery, so aim for it just below the level of the inguinal ligament for greatest success. (Ultrasound use can also improve success rate).
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Great review Ameli. For the femoral approach, although crude, the "penile to venile" is also helpful to remember that the vein is more medial. When placing a blind femoral line I've found it helpful to imagine a line extending from the pubic symphsis to the ASIS, and place the needle under the inguinal ligament at the medial "third" of that line.